Il Lombardia - Race Overview

Colombian Esteban Chaves has been hampered by cramps within the final eight kilometres of Il Lombardia having ridden himself into serious contention in the final monument of the 2015 season.

Chaves, who returned to racing after his breakthrough fifth place at the Vuelta a Espana, put in an attack to chase sole leader Vincenzo Nibali (Astana Pro Team) at the start of the final climb but immediately dropped out of contention.

Nibali went on to win, Chaves holding on bravely for eighth place as ORICA-GreenEDGE’s top finisher.

“Top ten in one race in really good,” Chaves said. “But when you stay really close to first position and you can’t win, it’s disappointing.”